The United States Department of Defense has disclosed that the ongoing war in Iran has cost approximately $25 billion, marking the first official estimate since the conflict began earlier in 2026.
The figure was presented to lawmakers by a senior Pentagon official, who noted that the bulk of the spending has been directed toward munitions used in the conflict, alongside operational and deployment costs.
The war, which began in late February, has involved large-scale U.S. military deployments to the Middle East, as well as sustained air and naval operations targeting Iranian positions.
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the rising cost, arguing that the campaign is necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, despite growing criticism from lawmakers over its economic and strategic implications.
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Lawmakers, particularly from the opposition, have questioned both the financial burden and the overall effectiveness of the war, with concerns mounting over inflation, rising fuel prices and broader economic strain linked to the conflict.
The Pentagon has not provided a full breakdown of the $25 billion estimate or clarified whether it includes long-term costs such as rebuilding damaged military infrastructure or replenishing depleted weapons stockpiles.
The disclosure comes amid a fragile ceasefire and ongoing diplomatic tensions, with no clear timeline yet for the end of the conflict.
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